2001 Subaru Impreza P1 2.0 turbo

Summary:

An all round super car - puts ''the best'' super cars to shame for the money they cost..

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This car is worth every penny, and while some people would rather get a brand new Impreza for near to the same money, they are the ones that are truly missing out. I feel sorry for people who pay tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands for a car that lacks at least one of the P1s strengths, and it's usually just for a name badge!!

The fact that it has 2 doors is a real head turner, and its huge front bumper and splitter make this car look like the beast it is. Do not confuse this car with an IMPREZA TYPE R, it is 1 of 1000 made - to a high standard of finish!

The 0-60 is 4.5 and it has 285 horses on steroids under the growling bonnet. And when you are driving the car, it feels like you are in a mobile roller coaster. One touch of the pedal, sky rockets you down the road with G force to match.

When you sit in the luxury fabric seats and see the detail that has gone into the interior and the exterior alike, you can truly see that this is unique. It feels almost hand made. The sonic blue paintwork compliments the dark grey or gold wheels, and the blue and grey seats inside.

Corners are no problem, no matter how harsh or what speed you are going. 80 round a sharp bend feels like you are in a train on a track racing round. This car STICKS to the road - you have to feel it to believe it. It's the greatest feeling ever to drive this car, it's no wonder that the Impreza is one of the best handling cars in the world! But this is more than an Impreza!!

It will beat anything you come across on the road, and in any circumstances. I have destroyed many Lambo Gallardos and 360s in the time I have owned the car.

The running costs are what you would expect for a 2 litre turbo, but apart from that, the car is faultless. Don't be fooled by its power and animal looks. The boot space is huge - it would make a great family car, very spacious considering it's a 2 door.

This car combines F1 car speed and handling with Mercedes luxury and comfort, with the practicality of any family car.

Don't spend tens of thousands on a 2 seater, which will get beaten by this car, look worse and cost thousands to maintain - GET THIS CAR!! Whatever your needs and loves, get this car!! If you are interested in buying a P1 or finding out more then please go to www.p1woc.co.uk (P1 members club)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th February, 2006

7th Mar 2006, 06:20

Hi, where do you find all the Lamborghini and Ferraris to race or put to shame as you say? I live in Leeds and they are thin on the ground up here.

Have you got the Rob Hawke performance pack fitted?

22nd May 2006, 11:19

Fast car indeed, but I can't agree with the Merc comparison. Like most japanese cars the plastic are nasty and the overall feel is cheap. Which it should be, as it is.

2001 Subaru Impreza GX Sportwagon 2.0

Summary:

A good, reliable, go most places, car which is fun to drive

Faults:

The only non-service problem I had with the car was the non-Subaru manufactured alarm system which suddenly decided to set itself off one Christmas Eve... what timing! Typically the dealers didn't have parts in stock, but they were fortunately able to disarm the system to at least allow me to drive the car over the festive period.

General Comments:

The Impreza is actually my third Subaru, the others being a 2.2 Legacy and a 1600 Estate.

I'd sum them up as being very reliable with a fantastic 4WD system... but at a price.

They are a little heavy on fuel consumption, presumably because of the 4WD system, and parts are way to expensive, although they do last a long time!

I bought the current model Impreza after taking it for a test drive. It handled better than any comparable car in the price range as is adequately fast. Going for the turbo model certainly improves performance, but costs more on fuel (I do 20,000 miles a year) and insurance as well as being much more expensive in the first place.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th October, 2002

26th Apr 2003, 15:11

Comments are good and helpful.

Please let me know how to get hold of a Workshop manual for.

Impreza Sports Wagon 1600- Auto

MY 2000.

DrGG.

Pert/ Australia.

2001 Subaru Impreza GX 2.0

Summary:

Subaru have done the impossible and made a great car even better

Faults:

Nothing...

General Comments:

I've just had a test drive in the all-new 2001 Impreza GX. WOW!!

I've been driving an Impreza for the last 5 years, but the new model beats the pants off the old one!

Superb comfort and excellent interior design, tighter engine with a smoother and quieter ride, redesigned body with wicked new headlights.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th February, 2001

31st Mar 2001, 05:17

Nah. New one's a lardy junior exec company car park drag racer.

The old Impreza was a road racer.

WRX = Fast, but fat, ugly and aspirational.

Yuk.